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Utopian Visions of Past and Future

The most commonly accepted visions of utopia are towering futuristic cities of glass, floating ocean biospheres of luxury and relaxation, or God-like civilizations orbiting in space; multi-billion or trillion dollar creations possible if major economic forces, or an organization of multiple governments, were to embrace them – but inaccessible to the common person. These visions have been around even prior to the existence of the proposed technology with legends of Atlantis and other evolved societies combined with romanticized versions of past great civilizations dining in grand halls of marble filled with richly dressed people eating food from around the world and reciting poetry to one another as artisans and entertainers fulfill their every cultural and entertainment need.

But what is possible for those who would like to create something utopian for themselves and their families, in this lifetime, and create it sustainably for The Highest Good of All and for future generations to enjoy as well? Some of these visions are so fantastical that if they were to be initiated right now, middle-aged people wouldn’t be around to see them completed; and even if they were, the cost to participate would be prohibitive for anyone not already a member of the economic elite. So what is the small-scale solution?

Why Utopia Hasn’t Already Been Created

In our opinion, the reason a mainstream version of utopia hasn’t already been created can be attributed to two primary obstacles: lack of a shared vision and lack of a low-risk, high-reward example to follow. If a shared low-risk, high-reward example existed for people to follow, then groups of people would already be coming together to create evolving utopian visions.

The time has come to overcome these two obstacles and it is happening. All over the world right now people are organizing to create their own versions of sustainability and fulfilled living. Whereas the sustainable communities and communes of the past were mostly about escape from a system they didn’t like (hardly utopian), many of the communities forming today are about bringing diverse people together to celebrate and explore what we are capable of, a new way of living, and paving the path to something different for us all.

Things to Consider when Creating Utopia

Utopia means something different for different people and the various visions of communities and groups forming around the world right now are equally as diverse as people’s ideas. Before becoming a part of any group, or forming your own, it is important that you sit down and really take a look at your values and get clear on what kind of a culture you desire to be a part of. Some groups are forming and motivated by possibility, while others are forming and motivated primarily by grave concern of future disaster or collapse. Some are forming to invite the world in and share what they are creating and some are forming to escape it or isolate themselves. Many are forming as a place to live in community while working traditional jobs outside of community and a few are forming to demonstrate a completely new paradigm and civilization model. It is important to get clear on what it is that YOU want and take comfort in the fact that your ideas will evolve as you do.

Consciousness and Form

Traditionally when past groups of people have tried to create utopias, they have focused on the form: how to share, how to create equitable social structures and an equitable economy, how to incorporate sustainable practices, etc. However, these attempts have rarely led to utopian societies because utopian societies are not possible without utopian people. It is our opinion that to create a Community based on the Highest Good For All, it is necessary that each resident also holds the consciousness of The Highest Good For All. One Community is addressing that necessity through a process of training and screening. We are maintaining this focus because we believe that if we are to truly transform the planet to create a world that works for everyone, then it is not enough to just institute best sustainable practices, but we must also move into a consciousness of Loving and a dedication to working and acting for the Highest Good For All Life in all decisions that we make. Only then can we create a utopian Community, and as people see this model demonstrated, see how much happier, healthier and more abundant these residents are, then the model will be replicated as people realize that, by shifting their consciousness, they can live more fulfilling lives too.

Summary and Closing Thoughts

“In order to change an existing paradigm you do not struggle to try and change the problematic model. You create a new model and make the old one obsolete.That, in essence, is the higher service to which we are all being called.” ~ Buckminster Fuller

“The way to subvert the dominant paradigm is to have more fun than they do and make sure they know it.” ~ David Eisenberg

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

If we are ever to accomplish mainstream adaptation of the massive utopian projects currently being suggested, or re-creation of the utopias of legend, the ecological communities of today need to be comprehensive (new paradigm), have mainstream appeal (more fun), and be sustainable community strategy designed for duplication, not isolation; all of which are possible and being created by One Community and others right now (small groups of thoughtful, committed citizens changing the world). This is what we are capable of and what we, as a growing group of conscious creators, are finally waking up to and doing not because it is a new idea, but because, for the first time in our living history it is possible.

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